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On February 8, 2018, the New York Rangers sent a letter to their fans announcing that it was time to start a rebuild. Team President Glen Sather and General Manager Jeff Gorton warned the fan base that some familiar faces would be leaving in an effort to get younger and more competitive.
Here are their exact words:
“We began the process of reshaping our team this past summer, when we traded for assets that we believe will help us in the years to come. As we approach the trade deadline later this month and into the summer, we will be focused on adding young, competitive players that combine speed, skill and character.